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A letter from Ruth Brown in Congo
October 2013
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Mathew 6:33).
Muoyo webe! (Life to you!)
One unique aspect of our Presbyterian ways is evident in Congo: In the work of the Church of Congo there are very, very many meetings! However, during my work with church groups in Congo I learned that these meetings begin differently from most of our church meetings in the States. In the States we usually introduce everyone who is present, then we review the agenda, one usually beginning with prayer, Bible reading, and Bible study. Whereas in meetings of the Church of Congo, whether only two people are meeting or whether many are meeting together, after the people are seated and before any introduction or any review of the agenda, there is first a prayer.
I stand corrected by this powerful message of faith from my Congolese Christian family! They have remembered and placed first the seeking of the Kingdom and the seeking of the Holy Spirit’s presence whenever two or more are gathered together in Christ’s name.
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